Background Ankle sprains are the most frequent injury in sports. Up to 40% of acute sprains develop chronic ankle instability (CAI). CAI may be seen either as mechanical (ligamentous) instability or ...

Ankle sprains are the most common injury in the United States. Sometimes they go hand-in-hand with a fracture. So how can you tell if your ankle is sprained and fractured? Dr. Tom Miller talks to ...

Background Chronic ankle instability is a frequently reported residual pathology which occurs as a result of an initial ankle sprain. Although tape is a commonly used treatment modality, the precise ...

Americans suffer approximately two million ankle sprains each year. While an overwhelming majority of patients recover quickly from these ligament injuries, a subset may suffer from recurring sprains.

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A mild ankle sprain usually heals in one to three weeks with proper care.Severe ankle sprains may need months of rehabilitation and could ...

Dealing with foot drop, plantar fasciitis, or ankle instability? This adjustable ankle brace provides support and correction ...

A correctly wrapped sprained ankle should feel secure but comfortable. It should allow some movement but not cause pain, tingling, or numbness. A sprained ankle is a common musculoskeletal injury. It ...

A posterior malleolus fracture is a break on the lower back side of the shin bone. Ankle surgery is often required to fix a posterior malleolus fracture, and recovery may take months. There were ...